I struck you and all the products of your toil with blight and with mildew and with hail, yet you did not turn to me, declares the LORD....Indeed, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you. Haggai 2:17, 19
I continue my study of Haggai - using the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary volume for this book. For this morning, my focus is an unassisted review of Haggai 2:15-19, which the commentary outlines as the second division for Haggai 2:10-23, the next set of verses covered by a new chapter in the commentary. Here, God reminds the people how, in response to their sin and how they turned away from Him, that all things come from Him and He can easily take away just as He provides. While Israel did turn back to the Lord and He promises to bless them (see also Haggai 2:1-9), we must remember that we exist to glorify God, and woe to us if we do not. We all sin and need a Savior. God's people needed to repent and so do we.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, all comes from You as You reign and You provide for all needs - physical, emotional, and spiritual. Most importantly, You save! Thank You Jesus for my salvation and how You provide. I am not deserving as my sin continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
